When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw? Start time, ball numbers and talkSPORT coverage

The FA Cup fifth round has taken centre stage this weekend with the remaining teams aiming to book their spot in the last eight.

All sides are dreaming of a trip to Wembley, with a quarter-final spot putting them within one win of reaching the iconic venue.

Villa beat Cardiff to reach the quarters
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Villa beat Cardiff to reach the quartersCredit: Getty

Plymouth Argyle were rewarded for their stunning win over Liverpool by being drawn against Manchester City - but Pep Guardiola's side knocked them out to reach the last eight.

Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Preston and Crystal Palace have all booked their place in the quarter-final draw too.

Elsewhere in the fifth-round, defending FA Cup holders Manchester United were dumped out by Fulham, and Brighton beat Newcastle United.

When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?

The FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place on Sunday, March 2.

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It will be held after the all-Premier League meeting between holders Man United and Fulham at around 7:30pm.

Full details including ball numbers will be announced in due course but 90mins will have live coverage of the ball picking.

BBC One will be screening the balls being drawn during their broadcast of Man United vs Fulham.

It will also be shown on the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels.

90mins will have live updates and reaction to the draw during our exclusive coverage from Old Trafford, presented by Adrian Durham.

To tune in to 90mins or 90mins 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the 90mins app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

The FA Cup could be set to deliver more surprises in the next round
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The FA Cup could be set to deliver more surprises in the next roundCredit: Getty

FA Cup fixtures

Friday, February 28

  • Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City

Saturday, March 1

  • Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall
  • Preston 3-0 Burnley
  • Bournemouth 1-1 (5-4 pens) Wolves
  • Manchester City 3-1 Plymouth Argyle

Sunday, March 2

  • Newcastle United 1-2 Brighton
  • Manchester United 1-1 Fulham (3-4 on penalties)

Monday, March 3

  • Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town - 19:30, LIVE on 90mins

FA Cup quarter-final draw: Ball numbers

The ball numbers will be confirmed in due course.

  • 1. Preston North End
  • 2. Aston Villa
  • 3. Crystal Palace
  • 4. Fulham
  • 5. Brighton & Hove Albion
  • 6. Bournemouth
  • 7. Manchester City
  • 8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich